Cool places for furniture?

[PeppyGPhiB]

We just got a Henredon here...that place is crazy expensive! Some nice stuff, but some of it is WAY too BIG to look normal in even a mansion. A lot of oversized stuff.

I was just trying to offer up a few options that were reasonable in price. Of course there are more expensive options out there, but I don't think that's what the OP was asking.

[Lil' Hannah]

Hav u herd of Ikea?

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by Lil' Hannah

Hav u herd of Ikea?

i herd its gr8 do u <3 ikea?

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Lil' Hannah

Hav u herd of Ikea?

You mean the Fourth Circle of Hell?

I went in an Ikea one time, and I have never wanted to run from a store so badly. We were on the road back home, and my wife dropped me off to look for a few things for the house while she and the kids went to a Lego store. That, of course, took a while, so I had nothing to do and no way to leave. Neither of us had ever been in an Ikea before, but we had heard raves about it. I swear, they designed that place specifically to induce cluastrophobia and agoraphobia. The one-way design was beyond annoying.

I saw maybe two pieces of furniture/light fixtures that I would even consider putting in my house -- otherwise it was like walking in a Scandanavian/Danish modern/urban/particle board and chrome nightmare.

Can you tell I hated it? I mean really hated it?

[blueangel]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

You mean the Fourth Circle of Hell?

I went in an Ikea one time, and I have never wanted to run from a store so badly. We were on the road back home, and my wife dropped me off to look for a few things for the house while she and the kids went to a Lego store. That, of course, took a while, so I had nothing to do and no way to leave. Neither of us had ever been in an Ikea before, but we had heard raves about it. I swear, they designed that place specifically to induce cluastrophobia and agoraphobia. The one-way design was beyond annoying.

I saw maybe two pieces of furniture/light fixtures that I would even consider putting in my house -- otherwise it was like walking in a Scandanavian/Danish modern/urban/particle board and chrome nightmare.

Can you tell I hated it? I mean really hated it?

But, have you tried their Swedish Meatballs?

[macallan25]

Do you know what would be greater than Swedish Meatballs? Seeing you fall off a cliff.

[blueangel]

Originally Posted by macallan25

Do you know what would be greater than Swedish Meatballs? Seeing you fall off a cliff.

See how much he loves me? Boys always tease girls when they have a crush on them. Wow.. I'm marrying a rich rancher from Texas who mooches off mommy and daddy! I'm so excited!

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by blueangel

See how much he loves me? Boys always tease girls when they have a crush on them. Wow.. I'm marrying a rich rancher from Texas who mooches off mommy and daddy! I'm so excited!

Haha......my parents pay for my education and my dues....and thats it. I've worked every summer for various law firms in Dallas and Austin......and have worked for the past two regular school years for a Senator at the Capitol Building. Thanks though.

..........and I'm not a rancher.....nor is anyone in my family. You should go blow a line of Arsenic.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

We were on the road back home, and my wife dropped me off to look for a few things for the house while she and the kids went to a Lego store.

How could you tell the IKEA apart from the Lego store?

My question is, what happened to the 4 cushion couch that 1) isn't a sectional 2) is long enough to lay down on w/ out dangling your legs over the side and 3) isn't overstuffed to high heaven? For that matter, the furniture in general that isn't overstuffed to high heaven? I mean, it really makes me doubt all the reports of the growing obesity problem in the USA - I don't know how overly large people get out of these.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by 33girl

How could you tell the IKEA apart from the Lego store?

LOL. I didn't get to go to the Lego store. But if I had, I'm sure I would have had a whole lot more fun there.

KSig RC, sorry I'm not much help to you. I tend not to like modern-style furniture (my whole house would be in Arts & Crafts style, with family pieces scattered here and there, if I it was all up to me) and since that's what you're looking for, I don't have any great ideas. Good luck.

[KSig RC]

Originally Posted by Lil' Hannah

Hav u herd of Ikea?

No shit. Jesus guys.

1.) IKEA SUCKS, STFU ABOUT F-ING IKEA, OBVIOUSLY I'VE BEEN THROUGH THEIR STUFF AKJALFDKFDJSLF - I should have put that instead of Pier1 in the OP, and now I know

2.) I believe I indicated "don't worry about price" - so saying "it's crap but at least it's cheap" is making me want to perform seppuku

3.) Everyone else: thanks a ton, it's been really helpful - a lot of good stuff, I appreciate it, thank you.

[blueangel]

Originally Posted by KSig RC

No shit. Jesus guys.

1.) IKEA SUCKS, STFU ABOUT F-ING IKEA, OBVIOUSLY I'VE BEEN THROUGH THEIR STUFF AKJALFDKFDJSLF - I should have put that instead of Pier1 in the OP, and now I know

2.) I believe I indicated "don't worry about price" - so saying "it's crap but at least it's cheap" is making me want to perform seppuku

3.) Everyone else: thanks a ton, it's been really helpful - a lot of good stuff, I appreciate it, thank you.

I gave you links to some excellent contemporary furniture stores.

The comment "it's crap, but at least it's not overpriced" was not aimed at you.. but at those people who think Pottery Barn is decent furniture... and to those who said they can't afford high end.

Personally, I like French furniture, but I have info on some more high end contemporary furniture stores if you'd like more links.

[KSig RC]

Originally Posted by blueangel

I gave you links to some excellent contemporary furniture stores.

I agree, I did appreciate those links - see #3. Thanks.